Horses are often very concerned about the float ramp.

Slipping destroys their confidence.

Sometimes, horses will not go into a float because they are worried about coming out!

It is essential to provide a true non-slip surface.  

There are only two, truly non-slip ramp mats I have ever seen as pictured above.

Both are stable mats, flipped over, with the rubber nodules/lugs face up making it non-slip.  

Many people tell me that their ramp is non-slip and that is often true when dry. However, once wet or pooped on, their ramp becomes slippery. Not so with the maps below, it is non-slip regardless of the weather or poop. Importantly, they create security for the horse when loading and when backing out. 

I personally use the Field Guard M2. When I first got it, people told me the horse wouldn't walk on it but I have never had a horse refuse to walk on it. Unfortunately, it is only available in UK, which can be ordered from fieldguard.com

The second mat, is the SureFoot® Mat and much easier to obtain as it is available from surefootmat.com.au in Australia.